NorthCrest earns 'Top Performer' recognition from Joint Commission

12:39 PM,
Nov. 5, 2013

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Leaf-Chronicle

NorthCrest Medical Center has been named Top Performer on Key Quality Measures by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in America.

NorthCrest was recognized by The Joint Commission for exemplary performance in using evidence-based clinical processes that are shown to improve care for certain conditions, said a news release. NorthCrest was also recognized as a Top Performer for 2010 and 2011.

The clinical processes focus on care for heart attack, pneumonia, surgery, children's asthma, stroke and venous thromboembolism, as well as inpatient ...